2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford TE-50 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford TE-50 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 676 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford TE-50 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | TE-50 | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |